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- Think inside the box with Blackbox
- If you're tired of your Linux desktop taking up all your system resources, there's a simple and amazingly fast answer...Blackbox! Jack Wallen, Jr. explains how to install, configure, and use this tiny Linux window manager.Got the KDE or GNOME blues? Tired of desktop environments with huge overhead? If you're using...
- Tags: Linux, Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, Jack Wallen, Jr., Installing Blackbox, BlackBox, desktop
- Technical articles 2001-08-03
- Open source: The Linus Torvalds interview
- In a recent interview with Linux creator Linus Torvalds, Jack Wallen, Jr. sought answers to the questions IT professionals have regarding Linux, its founder, and emerging open source trends. Discover which distribution Linus prefers and more!It still really hasn't sunk in. I've been e-mailing Linus Torvalds. Linus Torvalds! You know,...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., Linus Torvalds, Linux, Jack Wallen Jr., anti-aliased font, open source
- Technical articles 2001-05-10
- Making Applixware more efficient
- Tired of repeating certain tasks in Applixware? Jack Wallen, Jr. explains how to use macros, customizable toolbars, and hot keys to create a seamless way of handling repetitious tasks within this Linux office suite.If you're like me, you use certain applications over and over. And, within those certain applications, you...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Word processors, Jack Wallen, Jr., Applixware, Record Macro
- Technical articles 2000-12-06
- Linux Professional Report—August 2000
- The monthly guide to Linux environments on www.techproguild.com.Featured Daily Drill DownPhoenix Adaptive Firewall: You've tried the rest; now try the bestExecutive SummariesAn overview of Qmail, part 2: Configuring QmailJack Wallen, Jr.'s 1-hour Linux tutorial, part 2Backup essentials: Safeguarding user data with cron and tarTechProGuild ColumnsInstall FreeBSD 4.0 in seven easy...
- Tags: Backups, UNIX, Jack Wallen, Jr., Linux, Jack Wallen Jr.
- Technical articles 2000-07-01
- Keeping your sanity with /etc/hosts
- The /etc/hosts file is a great tool that will cut down on the time that you spend typing when you're using various network protocols. It also will help you remember aliases. Jack Wallen explains how.Are you tired of typing ftp://172.22.1.222 every time you need to grab a file from within...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Jack Wallen Jr., Jack Wallen, Jr., aliase, alias, IP address, IP, network, Jack Wallen
- Technical articles 2000-06-22
- Linux Professional Report—July 2000
- The monthly guide to Linux environments on www.techproguild.comFeatured Daily Drill DownCaldera 2.4: eDesktop or eBusinessExecutive SummariesCreating a database with Sybase ASEAn overview of Qmail, part 1: Installing QmailJack Wallen, Jr.’s one-hour Linux tutorial, part 1TechProGuild ColumnsTips and tricks for using Netscape in LinuxLinux 101: Installing programs on your Cobalt Qube...
- Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., Jack Wallen Jr., Linux, Installing Qmail
- Technical articles 2000-06-01
- Caldera 2.4: eDesktop or eBusiness
- If you're looking for a Linux distribution that's powerful, stable, easy to install and administer, and respected, look no further. Jack Wallen, Jr. examines the recently released Caldera 2.4.So the people from Caldera bring us a new release. It seems when one distribution comes out with an update, they all...
- Tags: Linux, BIOS, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Jack Wallen, Jr., e-business, Caldera Systems Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., Red Hat Inc.
- Technical articles 2000-06-07
- E-mail: Beyond Outlook
- During this Guild Meeting, Jack Wallen took us places we never knew e-mail could go. From fetchmail to KMail, we've got you covered.On April 21st Jack Wallen took us places we never knew e-mail existed. From Fetch to Kmail, we’ve got you covered.If you couldn’t join us then, enjoy the...
- Tags: Linux, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Jack Wallen Jr., e-mail, Jack Wallen, Jr., Jack Wallen, Guild Meeting, Guild, JCARLISLE, Microsoft Outlook
- Technical articles 2000-04-21
- What to do in case of an emergency
- What would you do if your Linux OS crashed? Have you made any backups? Have you even considered the possibility? Jack Wallen, Jr. has. He discusses the value of boot floppies and fsck, and he lists some important files and directories.You use Linux. Your system is virus-proof, tamper-proof, hacker-proof, crash-proof,...
- Tags: Jack Wallen, Jr., floppy disk, Linux
- Technical articles 2000-04-05
- Linux and cable modems: Make 'em play!
- Once you get your IP address from your cable modem service provider, it's very simple to set up a cable modem to work with Linux. Jack Wallen, Jr. explains how you can tweak Linux so that it will serve you and your cable modem perfectly.It took time and effort, but...
- Tags: Modems, Network technology, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., Linux, cable, cable modem, modem, IP address
- Technical articles 2000-03-22
- Security free-for-all: Open discussion led by our own experts
- On Feb. 24, 2000, we had three—count 'em, three—experts on hand. Did they agree on the best security tips and solutions? Read the transcript and see how TechProGuild members matched wits with our editors in this free-for-all.On Feb. 24, 2000, we had three—count 'em, three—experts on hand. Did they agree...
- Tags: Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., John Sheesley, and Erik Eckel, Jack Wallen Jr., security, Huevos, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows
- Technical articles 2000-02-24
- GNOME-Development, deployment, desktop
- On Jan. 4, 2000, Miguel di Icaza, the creator of the GNOME desktop environment, answered your GNOME questions and discussed GNOME development. This transcript is full of inside information and links to resources.On Jan. 4, 2000, Miguel di Icaza, the creator of the GNOME desktop environment, answered your GNOME questions...
- Tags: OPEN SOURCE, desktop, Miguel di lcaza, GNOME, Miguel, Icaza, Jack Wallen Jr.
- Technical articles 2000-01-11
- Open discussion: Linux desktops
- On Jan. 6, 2000, Jack Wallen, Jr. hosted an open discussion on Linux desktops. Jack answered your desktop questions-from choosing a desktop to installation and configuration.On Jan. 6, 2000, Jack Wallen, Jr. hosted an open discussion on Linux desktops. Jack answered your desktop questions‑from choosing a desktop to installation and...
- Tags: Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Jack Wallen, Jr., desktop, Linux, Jack Wallen Jr., Linux desktop
- Technical articles 2000-01-06
Additional Resources
- It's a tie! TechProGuild members vote Jack Wallen, Jr. and Jim McIntyre their favorite Linux writers
- Polling Place examines the results of TechProGuild's Quick Poll: The majority of TechProGuild members find both Jack Wallen, Jr. and Jim McIntyre to be their favorite Linux writers.
- Tags: Polling Place, Jack Wallen, Jr., Jim McIntyre, Jack Wallen, TechProGuild Members, Linux
- Technical articles 2001-10-29
- Fedora 9: Was it worth the wait?
- Jack Wallen installs Fedora 9 to see if it has improved enough to lure him away from the Debian-based Ubuntu distribution. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Ubuntu, Fedora Project, Fedora 9, SELinux, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-06
- Jack Wallen gets his Tux Tattoo
- I decided it was time. The Linux mascot will be tattooed onto my forearm. I was recommended by the leader of Derby City Roller Girls whom I work with at Hair Strobel. When someone is covered in tattoos, you tend to trust their recommendation. The artist, Caroline Moody. by Jack...
- Tags: photo gallery, linux, tux, tattoo, off topic
- Image galleries 2008-04-15
- SolutionBase: Gnumeric and KSpread offer spreadsheet application alternatives for Linux users
- Jack Wallen takes cursory looks at two alternative spreadsheet programs for Linux. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Jack Wallen, Productivity, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, spreadsheet, office
- Image galleries 2007-11-07
- Debian: The OS for the rest of us
- Jack Wallen takes a break from the user-friendliness of the usual Linux distributions and gives the Debian network installation a try. Read on to find out what his general impressions of this geekier Linux distribution are. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Operating System, Installation, Debian, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-08-11
- 10 ways to make Linux boot faster
- On those infrequent occasions when you need to reboot Linux, you may find that the process takes longer than you'd like. Jack Wallen shares a number of tricks you can use to reduce boot times. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Fedora Project, Server, Kernel Module, Linux, BIOS, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-24
- Jack’s back!
- Longtime TechRepublic members will remember Jack Wallen,Jr. The self-described “poster boy for theLinux revolution”, Jack was the Senior Editor on TechProGuild who was in chargeof Linux content for the site. Jack lived and breathed Linux. So much so that atone point, he crashed the entire TechRepublic office with one...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Linux
- Blog posts 2006-08-08
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